Ducati’s 2027 Grid Strategy Revealed | F1 News

Ducati’s locking in a six-bike 2027 MotoGP lineup with VR46 and Gresini Racing, introducing a lighter 850cc DesmosediciGP prototype under new rules banning ride-height devices and increasing grid spacing. With Pramac switching to Yamaha and Aprilia expanding satellite presence, Ducati’s move ensures grid dominance. Valentino Rossi’s VR46 extends to 2029, while riders like Marc Marquez and Pedro Acosta ride factory bikes, and Joan Mir and Fermin Aldeguer get factory support with updates. Though all bikes start identical, factory teams receive in-season upgrades, creating a performance and cost divide — a strategic chess match to stay atop the sport for three years. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/39895546049c8d11